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WG16 BYZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,767 mi
Last recorded35,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 BYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 31,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 28,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 21,783 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 21,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,633 miles

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gls?

Based on 14,258 MOT tests across 2,408 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
8,145
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
2,408
On UK Roads
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WG16 BYZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,024 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG16 BYZ registered?

WG16 BYZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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